native metal

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Iron pyrites, however, is of greater practical importance, being in some districts exceedingly rich, and, next to the native metal, is the most prolific source of gold.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various

The native metal and the sulphide are believed to be formed mainly as primary minerals of igneous origin.

From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)

It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of a man is tested.

From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John

Copper is found in a number of ores, and also in the native metal.

From The Elements of Geology by Norton, William Harmon

They can, indeed, observe the steel pen emerge from its native metal, see it pressed and stamped, and again pressed and stamped, slitted, annealed, coloured, and finally boxed and packed.

From A Tale of One City: the New Birmingham Papers Reprinted from the "Midland Counties Herald" by Anderton, Thomas